Question 1

The system is not in production until conversion is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The three main platforms for mobile apps are iPhone/iPad, iOS, and Android.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

With a mobile Web app

Accepted Answer

A)  users access mobile Web apps through their mobile device's Web browser. 
B)  the app resides on the users device. 
C)  the app can only work on certain mobile platforms. 
D)  the app requires the user to sign onto a Web page. 
E)  the app requires the user to login to a Web service. 
A)  users access mobile Web apps through their mobile device's Web browser. 
B)  the app resides on the users device. 
C)  the app can only work on certain mobile platforms. 
D)  the app requires the user to sign onto a Web page. 
E)  the app requires the user to login to a Web service.

Question 4

What is the primary driving factor in firms to select domestic outsourcing firms to build system solutions?

Accepted Answer

A)  to take advantage of technical skills the firm does not have 
B)  to save labor costs 
C)  to avoid change management issues 
D)  to reduce the cost of hardware 
E)  to avoid offshore outsourcing 
A)  to take advantage of technical skills the firm does not have 
B)  to save labor costs 
C)  to avoid change management issues 
D)  to reduce the cost of hardware 
E)  to avoid offshore outsourcing

Question 5

Organizations will adjust to new information systems without any special efforts if the system is a good system to begin with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which process develops a detailed description of the functions that a new information system must perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  feasibility study 
B)  requirements analysis 
C)  systems design 
D)  test plan development 
E)  management plan 
A)  feasibility study 
B)  requirements analysis 
C)  systems design 
D)  test plan development 
E)  management plan

Question 7

Which conversion process introduces the system first to a limited portion of the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  the pilot study strategy 
B)  the phased approach strategy 
C)  the limited cutover strategy 
D)  the parallel strategy 
E)  the parallel approach strategy 
A)  the pilot study strategy 
B)  the phased approach strategy 
C)  the limited cutover strategy 
D)  the parallel strategy 
E)  the parallel approach strategy

Question 8

A systems analysis includes a(n) ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable, from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

Accepted Answer

A)  feasibility study 
B)  data flow diagram 
C)  logical design 
D)  systems design document 
E)  request for proposal 
A)  feasibility study 
B)  data flow diagram 
C)  logical design 
D)  systems design document 
E)  request for proposal

Question 9

In object-oriented development

Accepted Answer

A)  the class is used as the basic unit of systems analysis and design. 
B)  an object is a collection of data that is acted on by external processes. 
C)  processing logic resides within objects. 
D)  a strict, step-by-step development process is essential. 
E)  data and processes are separated. 
A)  the class is used as the basic unit of systems analysis and design. 
B)  an object is a collection of data that is acted on by external processes. 
C)  processing logic resides within objects. 
D)  a strict, step-by-step development process is essential. 
E)  data and processes are separated.

Question 10

Groups of objects are assembled into software components for common functions, which can be combined into large-scale business applications, in which type of software development?

Accepted Answer

A)  object-oriented development 
B)  component-based development 
C)  structured methodologies 
D)  RAD 
E)  Agile development 
A)  object-oriented development 
B)  component-based development 
C)  structured methodologies 
D)  RAD 
E)  Agile development

Question 11

Rationalization of procedures describes a radical rethinking of the business models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not a top priority in mobile application development?

Accepted Answer

A)  designing for multitouch 
B)  saving resources 
C)  limiting the use of keyboards 
D)  designing for keyboard data entry 
E)  designing for multiple screens 
A)  designing for multitouch 
B)  saving resources 
C)  limiting the use of keyboards 
D)  designing for keyboard data entry 
E)  designing for multiple screens

Question 13

You work for the IT department of a startup ASP, and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting. Describe the processes you will recommend. What unique considerations will you have?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to prepare the test pl

Question 14

Object-oriented development is more incremental than traditional structured development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To show each level of a system's design, its relationship to other levels, and its place in the overall design structure, structured methodologies use

Accepted Answer

A)  structure charts. 
B)  Gantt and PERT charts. 
C)  process specifications. 
D)  data flow diagrams. 
E)  user documentation. 
A)  structure charts. 
B)  Gantt and PERT charts. 
C)  process specifications. 
D)  data flow diagrams. 
E)  user documentation.

Question 16

You are consulting for the information technology division of a state university to guide and facilitate the design of a new system for handling college applications, which has previously been handled entirely with a paper-based process. They would like to set up a system by which prospective students can apply online. Describe in detail their first steps and any studies they should perform before designing the new information system.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary, but should in

Question 17

A native mobile app is

Accepted Answer

A)  a mobile Web site. 
B)  a mobile Web app. 
C)  a stand alone application that does not use a browser. 
D)  a responsive mobile app. 
E)  one that can only operate on selected devices. 
A)  a mobile Web site. 
B)  a mobile Web app. 
C)  a stand alone application that does not use a browser. 
D)  a responsive mobile app. 
E)  one that can only operate on selected devices.

Question 18

In the direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system

Accepted Answer

A)  is tested by an outsourced company. 
B)  replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C)  and the old are run together. 
D)  is introduced in stages. 
E)  the old and new systems are run in parallel. 
A)  is tested by an outsourced company. 
B)  replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C)  and the old are run together. 
D)  is introduced in stages. 
E)  the old and new systems are run in parallel.

Question 19

An upscale organic foods grocery chain is implementing an information system that will enable it to add same-day home delivery of groceries to its customers. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  automation. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  paradigm shift. 
D)  business process redesign. 
E)  organizational change. 
A)  automation. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  paradigm shift. 
D)  business process redesign. 
E)  organizational change.

Question 20

Business processes are analyzed, simplified, and redesigned in

Accepted Answer

A)  business process redesign. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  automation. 
D)  paradigm shifts. 
E)  systems analysis and design. 
A)  business process redesign. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  automation. 
D)  paradigm shifts. 
E)  systems analysis and design.

The system is not in production until conversion is complete.

The three main platforms for mobile apps are iPhone/iPad, iOS, and Android.

With a mobile Web app

What is the primary driving factor in firms to select domestic outsourcing firms to build system solutions?

Organizations will adjust to new information systems without any special efforts if the system is a good system to begin with.

Which process develops a detailed description of the functions that a new information system must perform?

Which conversion process introduces the system first to a limited portion of the organization?

A systems analysis includes a(n) ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable, from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

In object-oriented development

Groups of objects are assembled into software components for common functions, which can be combined into large-scale business applications, in which type of software development?

Rationalization of procedures describes a radical rethinking of the business models.

Which of the following is not a top priority in mobile application development?

You work for the IT department of a startup ASP, and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting. Describe the processes you will recommend. What unique considerations will you have?

Object-oriented development is more incremental than traditional structured development.

To show each level of a system's design, its relationship to other levels, and its place in the overall design structure, structured methodologies use

A native mobile app is

In the direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system

An upscale organic foods grocery chain is implementing an information system that will enable it to add same-day home delivery of groceries to its customers. This is an example of

Business processes are analyzed, simplified, and redesigned in

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Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

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Exam 13: Building Information Systems

The system is not in production until conversion is complete.

The three main platforms for mobile apps are iPhone/iPad, iOS, and Android.

With a mobile Web app

What is the primary driving factor in firms to select domestic outsourcing firms to build system solutions?

Organizations will adjust to new information systems without any special efforts if the system is a good system to begin with.

Which process develops a detailed description of the functions that a new information system must perform?

Which conversion process introduces the system first to a limited portion of the organization?

A systems analysis includes a(n) ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable, from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

In object-oriented development

Groups of objects are assembled into software components for common functions, which can be combined into large-scale business applications, in which type of software development?

Rationalization of procedures describes a radical rethinking of the business models.

Which of the following is not a top priority in mobile application development?

You work for the IT department of a startup ASP, and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting. Describe the processes you will recommend. What unique considerations will you have?

Object-oriented development is more incremental than traditional structured development.

To show each level of a system's design, its relationship to other levels, and its place in the overall design structure, structured methodologies use

A native mobile app is

In the direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system

An upscale organic foods grocery chain is implementing an information system that will enable it to add same-day home delivery of groceries to its customers. This is an example of

Business processes are analyzed, simplified, and redesigned in

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters